Following an initial paper entry, there will be a live cook-off at University College Birmingham (UCB) where chef will win a trip to Hong Kong, including culinary work experience in some of the city’s top eateries.
Wing Yip director Brian Yip said: “We’re excited to celebrate the competition’s fifth anniversary this year. It provides young chefs with a unique and incredibly exciting opportunity to immerse themselves in Oriental cooking, and compete to be in with a chance of winning a truly unforgettable cooking experience in Hong Kong.
“Since 2013, the competition has been championing some amazing young chefs from all over the country, with and without backgrounds in Oriental cuisine, and we thoroughly look forward to seeing what dishes the 2017 competitors come up with”
Entrants must submit a two-course Oriental menu idea, featuring a street food starter and high-end restaurant-style main.
The competition will be judged by Michelin-starred chef Glynn Purnell, MasterChef finalist Larkin Cen, and British Culinary Federation president Peter Griffiths.